Seasonal workers redefine ‘unskilled’
July 1, 2020Efficient, productive, committed workers that return each year and don’t need retraining – more and more growers are…
My Harvest: Alex Turnbull, Turnbull Brothers Orchards, Victoria
May 13, 2020It’s close to home this week for My Harvest, with the focus on Turnbull Brothers Orchards which is…
New COVID-19 standards for Queensland Ag Sector
May 6, 2020All Queensland employers using seasonal workers will be required to register a Health Management Plan, new standards for…
Harvest labour – keeping up with the changing options
April 22, 2020This article was written for Australian Fruitgrower Magazine, prior to COVID-19, and does not reflect changes in awards…
COVID-19 update – NFF provides workplace guide
April 8, 2020As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, APAL is committed to making sure our industry is up to…
COVID-19 – Weekly update
April 1, 2020APAL has set up a dedicated resource and information page that will be updated regularly as the coronavirus…
Growers push on with harvest as food supply chain stands strong
March 25, 2020Australia’s fresh food supply chain is standing strong as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve. As growers focus…
Opportunities to lift harvest efficiency and lower safety risks
March 11, 2020A US time and motion study highlights some inefficiencies and potential safety risks in conventional manual harvesting practices,…
Fair Work Ombudsman appeal in piece rate case denied
February 18, 2020The High Court of Australia has this week refused the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) special leave to lodge…
Water shortage a unifying issue
July 3, 2019Supporting growers to manage orchards in the face of looming water shortages was top of the agenda when…
